In the ongoing legal battle between HYBE and ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, a recent court ruling favored Min Hee Jin’s injunction against HYBE. While netizens celebrated the outcome, NewJeans member Minji also made a subtle statement.

Despite the tension, NewJeans members have continued connecting with fans through the Phoning app. Minji, in particular, sent reassuring messages to Bunnies (NewJeans’ fanbase) during the uncertain times.

On the day of the verdict, a fan messaged Minji on Phoning, expressing support for NewJeans’ performance at the Sejong University Festival. In response, Minji playfully wrote: “Sejong… University~~ Dongkuk University~~~ Fighting! Haha.”

Fan: Sejong University~~~Festival fighting!!!

Minji: Sejong~~~University~ Dongkuk University ~~~ Fighting. Haha

Netizens quickly caught on to the clever wordplay. By separating “University” from “Sejong,” Minji seemed to reference Min Hee Jin’s court victory. Sejong is also the name of Min Hee Jin’s legal representative in the case.

Korean fans praised Minji for her witty response. One post on TheQoo gained significant attention, with nearly 80,000 views and over 500 comments.

“Cute, LOL.” “This is hilarious. The only one not laughing is probably Bang Si Hyuk?” [Comment deleted] “Too cute, LOOL.” “Minji’s got guts!” | theqoo “Kongji has won! LOL. The more I see Minji, the more charming she becomes.” “Minji fighting! NewJeans fighting!!” “LOOOL. That’s right. A goddess.” “I absolutely love this, LOL.” “Minji fighting!” “Sejong… University… victory.”

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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